Khaulaty is a child from Tanzania. Khaulaty is the last born out of five children, she is very charming and talkative for a child her age. She is also playful and very friendly. Khaulaty’s father is the sole provider of the family and performs many kind of laboring jobs from working at construction sites to working on other people’s farms for a living while the mother is a stay-at-home mom.
Khaulaty was diagnosed with bilateral genu varus. Her legs bow so that her knees do not touch. This condition is typically caused by an excessive accumulation of fluoride in the bones, which often stems from contaminated drinking water. As a result, she has difficulty walking.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $880 to fund corrective surgery for Khaulaty. The procedure is scheduled to take place on July 23rd. Treatment will hopefully restore Khaulaty’s mobility, allow her to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease her risk of future complications.
Khaulaty’s mother says, “Please help my daughter get this treatment, she is really struggling to walk.”